Mens Watches

In many cases, it’s good for accessories such as a men’s watch to be generalists, that is useful in many different situations. While there’s no question that having a wide skill set is useful for almost anything, it also has its drawbacks. Being relatively good at a long of things frequently has one drawback: it makes it very difficult to be incredibly good at one thing. That’s why many people choose to buy accessories that are specifically suited to their favorite activities, so that they can feel confident that their devices will perform in the way they plan to use them most.

What We Love about Speedo

There are few more specialized brand of timepiece than Speedo. That’s because this company isn’t actually a maker of timepieces by nature. Everything about this company relates back to the water and specifically to swimming on a competitive level. They have dedicated themselves to researching how to make swimmers better and faster in every way possible. This specialized background enables this company to produce some of the best timepieces for swimming enthusiasts on the market. This goes far past simply being waterproof, but extends to being envisioned from start to finish as swimmer’s equipment. This means streamlined designs that reduce drag. It means not only a timer, but a precise chronograph capable of logging more than 150 different lap times. Because standard buckles are susceptible to breakdown with constant water use, this brand has created special pin-less buckles. They’ve even gone so far as to develop special buttons that are designed to be pushed under water. As if all of these weren’t enough, there’s even a five second countdown feature so that swimmers can practice their starts more realistically. Clearly, anyone who has even a mild interest in water sports might want to seriously consider one of these high tech devices. Few designs can swim like Speedo watches.

Some Things We Don’t Like about Speedo

While there’s no question that these mens watches can essentially swim like fishes, there is a downside to such extreme specialization. While these timepieces certainly work outside the pool, they do seem a bit out of place away from water. These accessories are specifically designed with features that make sense in the pool, such as large displays, big buttons, and simple designs that hug the wrist. That means that those who want a timepiece to help them stand out stylistically might not get everything they’re looking for from this designer. Of course, there has never been anything wrong with owning more than one timepiece, and those who aren’t fashion addicts will most likely find Speedo devices serviceable both in and out of the pool.

History of the Brand

The brand began as a swimwear company in Australia on famous Bondi Beach. While it might surprise some, this company actually dates back as far as 1928, with athletes first using their equipment to win a gold medal in 1932. Throughout those years, this brand has constantly been pursuing excellence in the pool. While originally content to focus on swimwear, they have since expanded to a full range of accessories and gear, to now include almost anything that a swim enthusiast might need except water. With a reputation of excellence and victory, they bring a passion for specificity rarely seen in the timepiece market.